Dec 15, 2020 | All News
We are so thankful for each and every one of you who helped make this year’s Extreevaganza a record-breaking event, raising over $82,000. We would have loved to have been with you all in person but we hope this alternative was truly a celebration of all that we...
Dec 15, 2020 | All News
As we wrap up 2020 let’s talk about a few charitable giving opportunities created by the CARES Act that may help you do more for the cause you love most. Keep these three tools in mind as you map out year-end tax planning: Even for taxpayers who take the...
Dec 15, 2020 | All News
To assist in this challenging time, Consumers Energy and Otsego Community Foundation feel that reinvesting into the community is vital, as well as supporting small businesses and their employees. We provided a dollar-for-dollar match for DMA Bucks purchased through...
Nov 3, 2020 | All News
The Otsego County Library submitted a grant application last year to help bring technology to the Makerspace room in the upstairs of the library. A Makerspace is a place where people can learn and create, encouraging them to think outside the box. The grant...
Nov 3, 2020 | All News
When it comes to charitable giving, you not only have many choices on where to give, but also how to give. Historically, if you look at nonprofit giving options, the menu included things like check, credit card, securities, IRA distribution, etc. While those are all...
Oct 27, 2020 | All News
Wednesday, February 11th, 2009 – OTSEGO COUNTYThe Otsego County Community Foundation has reached a milestone in awarding grants and scholarships in Otsego County “Those community leaders who dreamed and then created the Otsego County Community Foundation...
Oct 5, 2020 | All News
“We wanted to make a difference in our community while remembering my brother and sister,” said Regan Quaal reflecting on the newly established Stephanie J. and Brian L. Quaal Mental Health Fund of the Otsego Community Foundation. “Both of my...
Oct 5, 2020 | All News
The Otsego Community Foundation board of directors unanimously voted to continue the premier charitable event, that has impacted the community for more than 20 years. “Instead of viewing current restrictions due to COVID-19 as barriers, we are using them as...
Oct 5, 2020 | All News
What did donating your returnables to YAC (Youth Advisory Committee) mean to the community? It meant that the Youth Fund could grant $2,172.62 to the Volunteer Center of the Otsego United Way for the needs of today and can grow the Youth Fund by that same amount for...
Oct 5, 2020 | All News
